On Perception
Published by Juliana Mayer
Our stay in South Africa thus far has focused on understanding the culture, history, and life of those who live …
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From Paaper Bites to Land Occupations
Published by Shreyas Gupta
One by one, I would call out a name from that day’s sign-up sheet. Instantly, I would see some movement …
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A Comedic History Lesson
Published by Zara Porter
On Sunday night, the group attended a comedy show at the Cape Town Comedy Club. For most of us, it …
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Let’s Braai and Have Savannah Dry
Published by Andrew Zheng
This is a sort-of retelling of my experience at a braai (barbecue) this past weekend. It was such a great …
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Ignorance and Privilege
Published by Melissa White
The concept of privilege has been brought up frequently during my time in South Africa. Whether it was by myself, …
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You have legs? Use them
Published by Madeleine Scully
One of my favorite quotes is “the personal is political.” The statement was prominently used during second-wave feminism to center …
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Pride Month: When you’re inclusive but still hate the poor
Published by Matt Wisner
We’re on our way out of the city to spend some time in the woods. I grew up in the …
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Indifference or Desensitization?
Published by Juliana Mayer
Upon arriving to one of the hundreds of factories SACTWU represents, I was struck by how humble the workspace was. …
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Who is My Authentic Self?
Published by Ysanne Spence
I am astounded at the complexity of my interactions with each person I meet here. I feel as though every …
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A Stranger with A Strong Opinion
Published by Madeleine Scully
This past weekend we joined our colleagues at Ndifuna Ukwazi (NU) for their annual work retreat. Eating breakfast 2 days …
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